Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Eagan, MN

...politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring for Standardized Tests, I love working with students to...

...educate rather than just lecture. My approach is interactive to thoroughly test whether the information is being processed or not. I have over 17 years of teaching experience of both group and one-on-one settings. As a doctoral candidate and published author, I am very interested in finding solutions to how people learn, motivation and outcomes....

...and value adding to my tool box with each session. My hope is to help students fill in any gaps there may be in their foundational skills, model strategies and tips for academic success, build confidence, and challenge students who need to be stretched. I am extremely patient, but I know how valuable our time...

...columnist for a magazine. I have taught literature, English, Spanish, math, study skills (including designing a very successful study skills program), ACT test prep and leadership. Typically, students that I work with show immediate gains in their subject area. Students I work with will work hard--but we will also have a good time and laugh...

...others. I am an effective tutor because I listen to students' needs and concerns, and I understand that learning is a process and that people have different learning styles, strengths, and interests. Tutoring is a blend of what you know, what you can articulate to the student, and what their needs are. I seek to...

...I mainly tutor writing, I am also eager to expand my teaching skills into more English Literature and Book Club subjects to share my passion for and knowledge the power of reading. My ultimate goal is to become an English Literature professor and I'm so grateful to grow as an educator with Varsity Tutors! I...

...bilingual household. This taught me to speak, read and write Japanese, and I would be happy to tutor students in this language! While I tutor many subjects, I am particularly passionate about math as well as standardized test prep. I studied math on a double-accelerated track throughout middle school and high school, covering math from...

...through professional relationships and enrichment opportunities. Prior to starting in journalism, I spent over five years working with middle and high school students as a tutor and one year as a classroom teacher in rural Slovakia. I have experience getting creative while teaching to specific standards, and I enjoy helping people set goals -- putting...

...the college level. I teach composition, American literature, and technical writing courses, primarily to first- and second-year college students. I have taught ESL/ELL courses to adults at the Pre-GED level, and the courses included work on conversation, vocabulary work, and workplace writing. I also have considerable experience doing freelance writing (journalism, marketing, and so on).

...it is to learn a second language, but I will be here for you each step of the way! I have a BA in English from University of Northwestern: St. Paul and TEFL certificate from Hamline University. I started teaching as a college writing and grammar tutor during university, then tutored K-12 students at Sylvan...

...of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a degree in Agricultural and Food Business Management and a recent hire at Cargill Inc. My major is supplemented with minors in Entrepreneurial Management and Sustainable Agriculture. I'm a curious, passionate, learner with a strong work ethic and I value rich relationships. I'm continually seeking professional networking, mentorship, and...

I have a Bachelors degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. I have been substituting for about 2 years. I just finished the first Semester of my Master's degree in Special Education.

...I have degrees in History and English. I love teaching reading and writing, specifically to elementary aged children. It is a joy for me to watch students succeed. My dream job is to be a reading specialist, and I'm looking to obtain a reading specialist graduate degree in the coming years. I'm looking forward to...

...to explore ideas, think critically, and express themselves with clarity and purpose. My tutoring style begins with understanding each learner's goals and preferred learning style. I then develop a customized plan designed to help the learner make meaningful, measurable progress after every session. I believe learning should be purposeful, empowering, and even enjoyable.

For me teaching is a way to give back to the community and inspire minds of every age. There is so much taught differently than when I was in school and I would love nothing more than to learn right alongside my students!

...years I spent time tutoring and substitute teaching for students from a variety of backgrounds with a special interest in working with K-12 students on writing and social studies skills. I also spent 4 years working in my undergraduate college admissions office and have a passion for helping students write college essays. I am a...

I teach students how to be their own teachers through helping them develop strong reading and writing skills, so they can go anywhere they want in their lives and careers. But more importantly, (in my humble opinion) I show them how to have fun while learning!

...language. As a result I became fluent in both French and English during those years. We lived among other English-speaking families, but I did spend time interacting with other children and adults who spoke languages local to the area. French was the language we used for conversation. Since those early years of my life, I...

...I believe that how well a student learns is more connected to being supported and lifted up than anything else. Thus, I place a high value on getting to know the student in a friendly and stress-free atmosphere. I specialize in helping young adults gain self-confidence with writing. My hobbies and interests include learning bass...

...in cases of test prep (but also as a general guideline), I like to focus on a student's strengths, not weaknesses. I evaluate to see what kind of thinking a student employs and teach them how to identify and answer those questions. Then we look for ways to use those strengths to address other questions...